From 07e168078a5ca607d0b74984fdf0ac8881170bbf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alexandre <44178713+alexbelgium@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:43:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update DOCS.md --- birdnet-pi/DOCS.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/birdnet-pi/DOCS.md b/birdnet-pi/DOCS.md index 907af437d..71aa3ddba 100644 --- a/birdnet-pi/DOCS.md +++ b/birdnet-pi/DOCS.md @@ -1,6 +1,3 @@ -I've tested lots of settings by running 2 versions of my HA birdnet-pi addon in parallel using the same rtsp feed, and comparing impact of parameters. -My conclusions aren't universal, as it seems to be highly dependent on the region and type of mic used. For example, the old model seems to be better in Australia, while the new one better in Europe. - # Microphone considerations The critical element is the microphone quality : a Boya By-lm 40 or clippy EM272 (with a very good aux-usb converter) is key to improve the quality of detections. Here is some example tests I did (whole threads are really interesting also): https://github.com/mcguirepr89/BirdNET-Pi/discussions/39#discussioncomment-9706951 @@ -9,9 +6,12 @@ https://github.com/mcguirepr89/BirdNET-Pi/discussions/1092#discussioncomment-970 My recommendation : - Best entry system (< 50€) : Boya By-lm40 (30€) + deadcat (10 €) - Best middle end system (< 150 €) : Clippy EM272 (55€) + Rode AI micro trrs to usb (70€) + Rycote deadcat (27€) -- Best high end system (<300 €) : Clippy EM272 XLR (85€) or LOM Ucho Pro (75€) + Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 4th Gen (200€) + Rycote/Bubblebee deadcat +- Best high end system (<400 €) : Clippy EM272 XLR (85€) or LOM Ucho Pro (75€) + Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 4th Gen (200€) + Bubblebee Pro Extreme deadcat (45€) # App settings recommendation +I've tested lots of settings by running 2 versions of my HA birdnet-pi addon in parallel using the same rtsp feed, and comparing impact of parameters. +My conclusions aren't universal, as it seems to be highly dependent on the region and type of mic used. For example, the old model seems to be better in Australia, while the new one better in Europe. + - Model - Version : 6k_v2,4 _(performs better in Europe at least, the 6k performs better in Australia)_ - Species range model : v1 _(uncheck v2.4 ; seems more robust in Europe)_ @@ -205,6 +205,7 @@ Dependencies: - ffmpeg (installed and accessible in PATH) - amixer (for microphone gain control) +Author: OpenAI ChatGPT Date: 2024-04-27 """